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2021-07 Power Swissbit

[Jul 2 2021] Swissbit has announced the N-20m2 SSD module, which is very small in size at M.2 2230 but is capable of delivering the performance of a high-speed PCIe SSD. The module incorporates Swissbit's recently introduced EN-20 PCI-BGA device to minimize PCB space requirements while offering multiple storage capacities of up to 480 GB while conforming to the PCI-3.1 4x and NVMe-1.3 standards. The storage s ...

2021-07 Sensors OmniVision Technologies Inc

[Jul 1 2021] OmniVision Technologies has announced the OV60A, the world's first 0.61 micron pixel high-resolution 4K image sensor for the front and rear cameras of high-end mobile phones. The OV60A offers a 60-megapixel resolution with a pixel size of 0.61 microns. The OV60A is available in 1/2.8 "optical format with an aspect ratio of 3:4 or 16:9. OmniVision Technologies says the 4-in-1 color filter array on ...

2021-07 Power Infineon Technologies

[Jul 1 2021] Power switches made of gallium nitride (GaN), a wide band gap (WBG) material, have opened a new era in power electronics with their excellent efficiency and high switching frequency. In line with this development, Infineon Technologies AG introduces the CoolGaN™ IPS family of integrated power stages (IPS), the latest addition to its extensive portfolio of WBG power components. IPS 'basic product ...

2021-06 Passive Components Nexperia

[Jun 30 2021] Nexperia, A specialist in basic semiconductor devices, has announced the expansion of its Trench Schottky rectifier portfolio with new devices rated up to 100 V and 20 A, respectively, for excellent switching performance and leading thermal performance. The new device is available in Nexperia's clip-on FlatPower (CFP) package with a much smaller pin size than SMA/SMB/SMC devices. The Trench proce ...

2021-06 Sensors Vishay

[Jun 30 2021] Vishay Intertechnology Optoelectronics announced the introduction of a new ultra-small, ultra-low power fully integrated proximity sensor, the VCNL36825T, to improve efficiency and performance in consumer electronics and industrial applications. The Vishay Semiconductors VCNL36825T uses a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) that integrates a photodiode, signal processing IC, and 12-bit ...

2021-06 Power Honeywell Aerospace

[Jun 29 2021] Honeywell has introduced a series of rugged MEMS inertial measurement Units (IMUs), the HG1125 and HG1126, that demonstrate high-precision performance and durability in high-impact environments, are roughly the size of mineral water bottle caps, and are affordable for both military and civilian use. The series can withstand shocks of up to 40000G, making it one of Honeywell's most rugged MEMS IMU ...

2021-06 Power EPC

[Jun 29 2021] EPC announced the introduction of the 400 W Motor Drive Demonstration Board (EPC9146), consisting of three independently controlled half-bridge circuits, using the single-chip EPC2152 ePower™ power stage with integrated gate drivers, with A maximum voltage of 80 V and a maximum output current of 15 A (10 ARMS). The size of the board is only 81 mm x 75 mm, and more than 98.4% efficiency can be ach ...

2021-06 Sensors Melexis Technologies NV

[Jun 28 2021] Melexis announced the MLX90392, a three-axis magnetic field sensor chip for white goods, consumer electronics and smart instrumentation applications that shares a 1.8V power rail operation with other components, such as logic devices. The MLX90392 is inexpensive and does not require a dedicated LDO or regulator, simplifying the design while reducing bill of material costs and saving PCB space. Th ...

2021-06 Connectors SiTIME

[Jun 28 2021] SiTime, the market leader in MEMS clocks, has announced an important new feature for the SiTime Endura SiT5146 Super-TCXO (temperature-compensated MEMS oscillator). Previously, these products could operate in a range as low as -40 ° C, but now they can reach -55 ° C. With this new feature, SiT5146 provides best-in-class performance and stability over temperatures ranging from -55 ° C to +105 ° C, ...

2021-06 Power XP Power

[Jun 27 2021] XP Power has announced the HRC05 series of 5W regulated high voltage DC-DC converters, which provide fully reconcilable and reliable output voltages of up to 6kVDC in a small package. The modules in this series provide a complete set of functions for R&D engineers engaged in high voltage integration as standard in a compact package. Key highlights include low line and load regulation (< 0.01%) an ...

2021-06 Passive Components Vishay

[Jun 27 2021] Vishay Intertechnology introduces a new series of AC filter metallized polypropylene film capacitors for high humidity environments - the MKP1847C AC filter. The Vishay Roederstein MKP1847C AC filter capacitor withstands harsh temperature and humidity bias (THB) tests - up to 56 days at rated voltage, temperature 40 C, and relative humidity 93% - with no change in the electrical performance of th ...

2021-06 Connectors Diodes Incorporated

[Jun 26 2021] Diodes Inc. expands its range of voltage potential converters with the PI4ULS3V304AQ. This advanced potential conversion technology is extremely flexible in use and is essential for modern automotive design. It addresses the challenges faced by low-voltage microprocessors and microcontrollers integrated into automotive systems that need to drive external devices (such as sensors and EMI filters) ...